Sonrisas Glossary

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Sonrisas Glossary

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sonrisas

Spanish for "smile."

budget

An approximation or assessment of income revenue and expenditure over a given period of time.

tenure

Contractually guaranteed employment for an educator.

curriculum

The academic disciplines or subjects that comprise a course of study in an educational institution,

beige

Creamy pale shade of color.

crisp

Dressed in clothing that is stylishly stiff and creased.

senora

Spanish for Mrs.; a married woman.

whirls

A series or twists, revolutions, gyrations or swirls.

tamale

Seasoned meat wrapped in cornmeal dough and steamed or baked in corn husks.

scold

A tame or tepid, but scornful, reprimand.

mucho

Spanish for "a lot."

ruido

Spanish for "noise."

seldom

Rarely; occasionally; from time to time.

sneak

Move stealthily into place.

faded

Washed out and discolored from prolonged use and heavy wear.

suit

Professional attire women wear to a place of business.

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Study Guide for Sonrisas

Sonrisas study guide contains a biography of Pat Mora, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis of the poem.

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